]]>ivansystemablog@gmail.com (Ivan Butsan)frontpageWed, 16 Dec 2015 16:00:00 +0000More on methods of static defence - Nov 29, 2015http://systemablog.com/blog/component/content/article/24-blog/488-more-on-methods-of-static-defense-nov-29-2015.html
http://systemablog.com/blog/component/content/article/24-blog/488-more-on-methods-of-static-defense-nov-29-2015.htmlHere is more tips on kneeling to escape and pushing back the incoming stikes (or pushes) to create a recoil effect using your breathing. Here are some tips on the kneeling:

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]]>ivansystemablog@gmail.com (Ivan Butsan)frontpageSun, 29 Nov 2015 16:00:00 +0000Demos of balance and posture under attack - Nov 16, 2015http://systemablog.com/blog/component/content/article/24-blog/487-demo-balance-posture-under-attack-nov-16-2015.html
http://systemablog.com/blog/component/content/article/24-blog/487-demo-balance-posture-under-attack-nov-16-2015.htmlThis post is to demo the concepts from the previous article on maintaining balance and posture under continuous attack. First, here is final outcome of the work:

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]]>ivansystemablog@gmail.com (Ivan Butsan)frontpageMon, 16 Nov 2015 16:00:00 +0000Balance and posture under continuous attack - Nov 6, 2015http://systemablog.com/blog/component/content/article/24-blog/486-balance-posture-under-attack-nov-06-2015.html
http://systemablog.com/blog/component/content/article/24-blog/486-balance-posture-under-attack-nov-06-2015.htmlAn important part of Systema training is escapes from strikes or pushes while staying on a spot (with the feet "glued" to a spot on the floor). This type of exercises is good for developing balance and control of your posture under continuous attack.
]]>ivansystemablog@gmail.com (Ivan Butsan)frontpageFri, 06 Nov 2015 16:00:00 +0000Tips on pushing - Oct 13, 2015http://systemablog.com/blog/component/content/article/24-blog/485-tips-on-pushing-oct-13-2015.html
http://systemablog.com/blog/component/content/article/24-blog/485-tips-on-pushing-oct-13-2015.htmlLots of exercises in Systema revolve around pushing an opponent, largely because pushing is the second step in the touch -> push -> strike progression. Pushing exercises teach to properly apply power to the opponent and allow the pusher to visualize the effectiveness of the power application.
]]>ivansystemablog@gmail.com (Ivan Butsan)frontpageTue, 13 Oct 2015 16:00:00 +0000Escape from grabs - Sep 24, 2015http://systemablog.com/blog/component/content/article/24-blog/484-escape-from-grabs-sep-24-2015.html
http://systemablog.com/blog/component/content/article/24-blog/484-escape-from-grabs-sep-24-2015.htmlMethods of escape from grabs range from movement (i.e., stepping away from the grabbing arm) to going down to the ground.

Objectively, the available range of options depends on the distance to the opponent (long, medium, short), the level of the incoming attack (neck, shoulders, legs, etc.) and defender's timing (at which point the defender reacted).

]]>ivansystemablog@gmail.com (Ivan Butsan)frontpageThu, 24 Sep 2015 16:00:00 +0000Escapes from holds and locks, 2014 - Part 2http://systemablog.com/blog/seminars/seminar-notes/483-escapes-holds-locks-2014-part-2.html
http://systemablog.com/blog/seminars/seminar-notes/483-escapes-holds-locks-2014-part-2.htmlTook me a while to publish notes from the second part of the seminar, but here we go. Thanks for your patience and hope my readers find this useful.

Ex 22: #1 grabs and holds #2 in a crowd by both hands at the wrists. #2 turns the wrists to release the grip and grabs #1 by the shirt. After that, #2 puts both thumbs out and presses them into the ribs to bring #1 up on his toes due to the pain shock and move him through the crowd using his body as a shield.

]]>ivansystemablog@gmail.com (Ivan Butsan)frontpageFri, 15 May 2015 17:00:00 +0000Escapes from holds and locks, 2014 - Part 1http://systemablog.com/blog/seminars/seminar-notes/482-escapes-holds-locks-2014-part-1.html
http://systemablog.com/blog/seminars/seminar-notes/482-escapes-holds-locks-2014-part-1.htmlThese notes are from the Escapes from Holds and Locks seminar held at Systema Headquarters in Toronto at the end of 2014.

First exercises are designed to teach a basic skill to not to get stuck with tension when being held, locked, or grabbed.

Ex 1: Start with a slow push-up rotating the shoulders to not get stuck with tension (on the count of 10 up, 10 down, push the floor instead of pushing your body away from the floor when going up).

]]>ivansystemablog@gmail.com (Ivan Butsan)frontpageSun, 22 Mar 2015 17:00:00 +0000Movement - putting it all together and staing in charge - Demo - Dec 25, 2014http://systemablog.com/blog/component/content/article/24-blog/481-putting-it-all-together-initiative-control-demo-dec25-2014.html
http://systemablog.com/blog/component/content/article/24-blog/481-putting-it-all-together-initiative-control-demo-dec25-2014.htmlThe demo below summarizes and builds on prior movement-related posts to add tactics and control of the situation by the defender (i.e., defender's ability to be the leader in a fight rather than a follower).
]]>ivansystemablog@gmail.com (Ivan Butsan)frontpageThu, 25 Dec 2014 16:00:00 +0000Moving off the line of attack - Demo - Dec 24, 2014http://systemablog.com/blog/component/content/article/24-blog/480-moving-off-line-of-attack-demo-dec24-2014.html
http://systemablog.com/blog/component/content/article/24-blog/480-moving-off-line-of-attack-demo-dec24-2014.htmlThis is a short demo of moving off the line of attack while maintaining safe distance.